[TowerTalk] Buried Pvc For Coax Run

[Gene Smar]

Todd:

     You're describing the method I used on my tower's PVC conduit system.
Yes, high water levels will very likely introduce water INTO the conduit
through the drilled holes.  However, two points to remember:
1.   Those same holes will allow the water to drain OUT when the water table
lowers.
2.   If you properly wrap the conduit with weed-retardant fabric, i.e., with
the hole punctures facing outward from the conduit, there should be minimal
water ingress.
OK, there's a third point:
3.   If your water table is chronically high, or you have dug the trench
deep enough to have hit the water table, then this method won't work.  As I
once wrote abouth this situation, quote Son, you're on your own. end quote.

73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F

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Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 9:26 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Buried Pvc For Coax Run


> I have seen in many previous posts about buried PVC for coax runs, and
that some people have drilled holes in the bottom of the PVC to allow for
drainage for any kind of condensation within the pipe. My question is
whether this would allow for water to seep in under conditons of heavy rains
where the ground is saturated. I would think this would happen even if you
put rocks at the bottom of the trench to allow for some water to drain. If
you have any input on this I would appreciate it.
>
>
>                                        Thanks,
>                                           Todd
>                                           N4JRZ
>
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